Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is symbolic political theater aimed at diverting our attention away from the fallout of his trade war with Canada, write Reuben Rose-Redwood and Derek Alderman.

Listen to the The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast to hear anthropologist April Nowell explain the origins of language.

As temperatures continue to rise across the globe, scientists are witnessing the emergence of ecological conditions with no historical precedent—also

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AI-generated faces don’t look weird anymore – they’re ‘hyperaverage’, which is a giveaway to the trained eye.

A leading scholar and influential voice in her field, Cecilia Benoit has made vital contributions to informed policy debates on sex work,

Fossils, stone tools and seashells in Turkey show that Neanderthals and the Homo sapiens who moved in later had the same hunting strategies and symbolic traditions even without overlapping at the site...

2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings place UVic ninth worldwide, first in Canada for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 that focuses on land sustainability.

Dr. Rhonda McEwen appointed next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria.

Those looking to treat TBI symptoms most often used psilocybin every 2 to 6 months

A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using psychedelics to

As Arctic ice shrinks and human marine activity increases, sound-sensitive marine life face a noisier environment.

Canada Research Chair Marie-Ève Tremblay is translating neuroscience research into possible treatments for healthier brains.

A new study looks at the impact cancer warning labels and pricing tied to alcohol content could have on cancer cases and deaths in Canada.

What's the point of creativity during climate crisis? UVic Master’s student Braedon Lowey found himself stuck on this question while studying literature.

UVic is proud to foster a research environment where women are empowered to learn, explore and lead in their chosen scientific field.

An unseasonably mild winter is coaxing blossoms to bloom early in some Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods, as it experiences one of the warmest Januaries on record.

A new book from UVic historian Jordan Stanger-Ross tells the untold story of Japanese Canadians facing banishment after the war.

We’ve gathered a few of the top stories from 2025 that highlight the incredible work happening across UVic.

A collaboration reveals the key role of relationships in reconciling worldviews to advance knowledge.

UVic English Master's student Braedon Lowey's new documentary film interrogates the role of art in climate crisis.

Canada’s expulsion of thousands of Japanese Canadians 80 years ago offers lessons in a world of sharpening borders, insecurity and talk of who does and does not belong in a national community.

We’ve gathered a few of the top stories from 2025 that highlight the incredible work happening across UVic.

Scientists traced kissing back to a primate ancestor that lived around 21 million years ago.

UVic ranks 1st in Canada for ocean, climate research in global Shanghai Rankings

Cumberland, B.C. was built on coal mining—both literally and practically. Thousands of workers were employed and millions of tonnes of coal were exported

New research from the University of Victoria suggests we can smell testosterone, and that we associate it with dominance

An Ocean Networks Canada supported experiment has revealed the absence of the “bone devourer,” Osedax, on submerged whale bones, bringing scary lessons about climate change and potential species loss.

Break barriers, build belonging   Despite talent, drive and ambition, many individuals with disabilities still encounter barriers in the workplace.

A new paper from the Caruncho Lab shows the potential of a protein called Reelin for treating both “leaky gut” and severe depression.